COMMODITY

TARGETS

KEY STRATEGIES

SPECIFIC ACTION PLANS

RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES

5. Abaca

-Region V

Increase productivity in both quality and quantity of fibers from 75-1,500 kgs/ha

Maintain volume of supply and quality of products both fiber and fiber base products

Establishment of MSSN at least one unit per premium

Establishment of training center for livelihood/entrep. build up, clearing house of information related to abaca, etc. (showcasing abaca based products, equipment from production to processing that will at the same time serve as tourist attraction)

Farm to market roads

Market tie-ups with buyers

Make loans available to farmers

Strengthen cooperation

Strengthen livelihood development in line with poverty alleviation program of the administration

Participation in local and international trade fairs

Market assistance

Reduce tariff cost for abaca and fiber-based products

Establish trading centers (at leaset one per province)

1. Info campaign on cultural management, practices and skills training

2. Rehabilitation of disease eradicated, typhoon damaged and low yielding abaca farms; expansion/development of new farm; contract growing

3. Introduction of abaca based farming system

4.  Establishment of at least 30 has. solely for production of high quality fiber for fiber craft use

1. Enforcement of quality standards

2.  Aggressive product development

1. Fabrication/ distribution of MSSN

1.  Fund sourcing from CIA, DBM, ODA and other fund sources

1.  Representation with LGUchief and local executives

1. Establish direct market tie-up with buyers

1. Coordination with financing institutions (LBP, DBP, etc)

1.  Regular conduct of PMET in coordination with CDA

1.  Implementation  of Gintong Ani Program emphasizing livelihood in the countryside

1.  Coordinate with LGUs

2.  Market encounter, PhilExport , etc

1. Strengthening and development of markets

1.  Policy review/implementation

1.  Coordination with NGOs/Private Sector

1.  Allocation of sufficient RD and E funds

2.  Conduct of technical trainings on crop production, crop protection and post harvest technology

1.  Conduct of grading and classification of fibers

1.  Coordination with LGUs, private sectors re: fabrication and maintenance of MSSN

1  Preparation/submission of investment plant/package to NIDA for fund sourcing

1.  Local legislation

1. Determine demands of raw fibers and handicraft for local and foreign market

1. FIDA supervise credit

1.  Conduct of skills training on HMP making and product conversion, etc.

1.  Trade fairs/exhibits to promote abaca based products

1.  Market linkage between producers-buyers

1.  Coordinate with BOI and rationalizing reduction in tariff and investment incentives

DA-FIDA, ATI

FIDA

FIDA, DTI,DCP

FIDA,LGUs, Private Sector

FIDA, NIDA

FIDA, LGU, DPWH

FIDA

FIDA, LBP, DBP, Quedancor, ACEF, etc.

FIDA, CDA

CDA, ATI, FIDA and DTI

FIDA,DTI, LGUs

FIDA, DTI,DCP

FIDA, BOI

FIDA, Private Sector